Manchester City are preparing to make an unexpected signing in the winter transfer market. The English club, looking for reinforcements for its defensive sector, is targeting a young talent from RC Lens. This offer could not only offer an exceptional financial windfall to the northern club, but also deprive it of a key element of its workforce.
According to information from Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, disclosed to MyBettingsites.co.uk, the player in question is Abdukodir Khusanov, one of the key elements of the Sang et Or. Manchester City would be ready to pay 40 million euros to convince Lens to sell it this winter. An astronomical sum, especially when we know that Khusanov was recruited for only 100,000 euros.
An exceptional added value but a hard sporting blow
If this operation represents an incredible added value for RC Lens, which would make a profit of 400% on its initial investment, it could also be a hard blow on a sporting level. Since the start of the season, Khusanov has played 16 matches, including 13 as a starter, and has also scored a goal. His solid performances in defense were crucial for the Artésiens.
An L1 player could attract to the Etihad Stadium and strengthen Manchester City.
However, Lensois coach Will Still is not in favor of this departure. As Lens struggles to stay in the top half of the table, losing a player of this quality in the middle of the season would be a big blow to their ambitions.
Fierce competition for Khusanov
Manchester City is not alone on this issue. Tottenham are also interested in the Uzbek defender, but according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Sky Blues are currently in a strong position. Their financial capacity, combined with their ambition to rejuvenate and strengthen their defense, could convince Lens to give in to their advances.
With the winter transfer window in full swing, this operation could quickly come to fruition. If Khusanov joins the ranks of Manchester City, he could become one of the marquee transfers of this winter, while confirming Pep Guardiola’s strategy of investing in promising young talents for the future.
